12-year-old Zeke has fulminant liver failure from autoimmune hepatitis and is listed as 1A for transplant. His grandmother Celeste attempts to donate part of her liver to save him, driving the central storyline of their surgical journey and Zeke's fear of losing her.
The underlying autoimmune condition causing Zeke's liver disease, mentioned as the reason for his transplant status.
Also known as: Inflamed appendix
Eva, daughter of a mob boss, presents with stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever requiring appendectomy. The case becomes complicated when she stops breathing post-operatively, leading to discovery of her underlying genetic condition.
Also known as: CCHS
Eva is diagnosed with CCHS after stopping breathing post-appendectomy. This non-inherited gene mutation affects the autonomic nervous system, causing her brain to forget to tell her body how to breathe, particularly during sleep.
Also known as: Baby stuck during delivery
First-time mother Morgan experiences shoulder dystocia during delivery of her 11-pound, 9-ounce baby, requiring McRoberts maneuver and suprapubic pressure to complete the delivery.
Also known as: MS
Miles is diagnosed with MS after presenting with vision problems. MRI reveals optical neuritis and two plaques in his motor cortex. He struggles with whether to tell his daughter Anya, ultimately hiding it to prevent her from giving up a job opportunity.
Also known as: Vision loss from immune response
Inflammation of the optic nerve causing Miles' vision problems and swelling in the back of his right eye, ultimately leading to his MS diagnosis.
Also known as: Brain cancer
Dorian, who presented with fatigue, exhaustion, soreness, and headaches, is diagnosed with a grade 1 glioma. The prognosis is good and he's awaiting neurosurgeon consult.
Also known as: Shaking hand
Dr. Blake experiences a hand tremor during surgery that prevents her from properly engaging a surgical clip, leading to bleeding complications. She reveals to Dr. Marcel that there's something really wrong with her hand, suggesting an ongoing neurological condition.